Full Video: Paul Desmond in Canada, 1975

Uploaded to YouTube just days ago, the 'Take 30' CBC TV show featuring his quartet

Jun 25, 2026

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Paul Desmond’s finest work was with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, from 1951 to 1967, followed by his quartet albums with guitarist Jim Hall, between 1959 and 1965. Coming in third for me would be the alto saxophonist’s recordings with his Canadian quartet in 1975 and ‘76. [Photo above of Paul Desmond on the CBC, courtesy of YouTube]

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